Emma Purcell

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Disability Horizons set to close after 12 wonderful years

31/03/2023

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It is with great sadness that after 12 wonderful years of content and community service, Disability Horizons will be closing on…

Lifestyle

8 myths about living with urinary catheters busted

31/08/2022

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Myths and reality written in green and red on a tablet lying on a table next to a white cup of coffee and a stylus. There are other words around myth and reality, including logic, fiction, information, proof and false

Our writer, Emma Purcell – who was fitted with a catheter in 2018 – debunks 8 myths about living with…

Work & Education

5 accessible ways to succeed working from home if you have a disability

30/07/2022

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A silver laptop on a white desk viewed from above with a woman typing. There is a cup of coffee next, plate of cookies, phone and notepad to it

Working from home is becoming more possible and beneficial for people. Emma shares five simple ways to organise, plan, communicate…

Wellbeing & Fitness

The value of peer support and how it can benefit your wellbeing if you have a disability or health condition

01/06/2022

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Three men in wheelchairs in a field laughing with each other

We speak to members of the Spokz People wellbeing programme about their experiences on the platform so far, how the…

Lifestyle

10 Christmas memories growing up with a disability

06/12/2021

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Christmas decorations at Gunwharf Quays Portsmouth

Emma Purcell shares a blog post she wrote a few years ago, in which she lists her favourite Christmas memories…

Lifestyle

10 disability horror stories that will shock you this Halloween

24/10/2021

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A pumpkin with a scary face carved into it sat amongst autumn leaves

Disability blogger Emma Purcell shares her very own disability horror stories that will terrify and shock you this halloween.

Lifestyle

Emma Purcell: news editor and feature writer at Disability Horizons

05/04/2021

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Two images of Emma Purcell - on the left 10 years ago at a party wearing a silver top and now a close up wearing a red hoodie

Our news editor and feature writer Emma Purcell has been with Disability Horizons since 2012. She shares some of her…

Making the web easier to read for everyone!
Learn how to make your writing easy to read for everyone. Use simple words and sentences. Add helpful images. Let AI suggest changes to improve readability and SEO. Small changes can make a big impact. The post Making the web easier to read for everyone! appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users
Discovering the Switch Assist I’m always looking for products that can make life easier and help people be more independent. That’s why I was excited to discover Switch Assist, a simple yet effective solution for controlling light switches. This innovative product is another weapon in the armoury for many disabled people, especially those who are The post Light Switch Extender for Wheelchair Users appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases
Rare Disease Day 2024 is on 29 February, to take part this year we have asked Chris Williams to write a post for us: Chris Williams is the Managing Director of Tiggo Care, an award-winning home care business supporting adults living in London. He has a BA in Human Sciences from Oxford University and an The post Top Tips for Sourcing Home Care for People With Rare Diseases appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets
Accessible Toilets: Unlock the Access Each year, The Euan’s Guide Access Survey collects insights from disabled people, highlighting different issues of concern. It’s a key tool for improving access by revealing where facilities fall short. In this post we will focus on the issue of venues with inadequate toilet facilities. Accessible toilets are more The post Euan’s Guide Access Survey 2023 Highlights the Need for Better Toilets appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.
Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide
How Dubai Is More Accessible for People with Disabilities “Are you a disabled person who is thinking of visiting Dubai? We asked local expert Eng. Ray Gilani, the CEO of Gilani Mobility in Dubai to help us with some tips and resources.” In recent years, Dubai emerged as an example of progress and innovation, not The post Visting Dubai as a Disabled Person – Dubai disabled visitor guide appeared first on Disability Horizons Shop.